What Women Want
April 4th, 2007
Good news for Brighton based greenies – online eco emporium Nigel’s Eco Store is to set up an actual shop in the Poets Corner area of Hove sometime in May. The online store – which we’ve mentioned many times – sells a huge range of eco products from gadgets to homewares, kiddy stuff to health and beauty. [Via New Consumer]
Related: Bespoke twig bench from Nigel’s I Linen, beech and coconut laundry basket I More from Nigel’s Eco Store
April 3rd, 2007
Summer is definitely on its way now, and I like the idea of spending hot, lazy afternoons relaxing and drinking outside, and where better to swing the afternoon away than a hammock?
This ‘Envirope Hammock’ from Twin Oaks is made from recycled polyester fibre (derived from old soda bottles) – so not only is it environmentally friendly and apparently very comfortable, but it will last outdoors if the weather doesn’t quite live up to my daydreams…
Related post: Click-clunk: the seatbelt hammock
March 30th, 2007
My attempts at DIY tend to end with mangled fingers and wonky shelves, but that doesn’t stop me trying. If you’re a bit more efficient, the green building store could be an invaluable resource for any weekend projects.
The website does exactly what the name suggests, listing suppliers and products for all aspects of building, indoors and out. There’s also an information and advice section – and if it all gets too complicated, a list of professional environmentally-friendly architects, builders and craftspeople you can call in to do it for you.
Related posts: Review: Green Building Bible (2nd edition, natch) | Eco home building shows
March 30th, 2007
It isn’t often you come across a website where you’d be proud to have literally any of their homewares in your house, but Ethnic Style manages to be one of these rare gems. Chock full of handmade items from around the world, there is a range of products for every room from kitchen to kids.
I particularly like this Kyushu tea set, handmade in Japan and available in black or jade with blossom print – £45.
Related: Fairtrade bedding for children at Ethnic Style I Ethnic Style blossom quilts I More home and garden
March 26th, 2007
Don’t wind chimes sound pretty in the garden? And knowing that this one’s purchase has gone to support critially endangered Sumatran Orangutans who are facing extinction is music to my ears.
This bamboo chime is made from bamboo from enviromentally responsible sources too – £15 at John Lewis.
Related: Bamboo storage jars at Biome Lifestyle | Bamboo towels from Ecocentric | Tatty Bumpkin bamboo clothes for kids
March 26th, 2007
Don’t wind chimes sound pretty in the garden? And knowing that this one’s purchase has gone to support critially endangered Sumatran Orangutans who are facing extinction is music to my ears.
This bamboo chime is made from bamboo from enviromentally responsible sources too – £15 at John Lewis.
Related: Bamboo storage jars at Biome Lifestyle | Bamboo towels from Ecocentric | Tatty Bumpkin bamboo clothes for kids
March 23rd, 2007
Planning on going out this weekend? Already worked out how you’ll cope with the resulting hangover? No? How about a hangover pillow then? It contains Himalayan herbs for purification and mental alertness, treat nauseua, restore strength and ward off evil spirits (though not the ones you’ve already drunk). Just tuck the pillow in amongst your other pillows and you’ll inhale the herbs as you sleep – £7.50
It’s made by fairtrade company Wild Earth, based in Nepal, who support women and rural economic development through wholesale herbal experts. Other pillows in the range are for energy and dreams.
Related: Grow your own herbal beauty products I Natural first aid is spot on I Cowshed Spa: Bovine Beauty
March 23rd, 2007
Planning on going out this weekend? Already worked out how you’ll cope with the resulting hangover? No? How about a hangover pillow then? It contains Himalayan herbs for purification and mental alertness, treat nauseua, restore strength and ward off evil spirits (though not the ones you’ve already drunk). Just tuck the pillow in amongst your other pillows and you’ll inhale the herbs as you sleep – £7.50
It’s made by fairtrade company Wild Earth, based in Nepal, who support women and rural economic development through wholesale herbal experts. Other pillows in the range are for energy and dreams.
Related: Grow your own herbal beauty products I Natural first aid is spot on I Cowshed Spa: Bovine Beauty
March 23rd, 2007
March 21st, 2007
Disney and Babies R Us have teamed to bring out a range of organic cotton bedding for your baby. The range in natural cream, brown and greens has a Winnie the Pooh theme and includes sets for cribs, moses baskets and cots.
Also include in the new organic range is baby clothing, bath cuddle robes and gift sets. Prices start at £4.99 for a hatt and mittens and they are available now at Babies R Us.
Related: Lazy Baby fairtrade T-shirts I Babasling – fairtrade baby carrier I More kids stuff
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